41 63 003 Replacing cover bowl

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FLAP FOR FUEL FILLER NECK
• Remove SERVODRIVE FOR TANK FILLER FLAP
• Remove front wheel arch cover (rear section)

Unscrew nut (1).

Installation: 

Make sure seal (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal And Nut

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Installation: 

Clean contact surface  on body and grounding lead on fuel filler pipe.

Ground connection must be guaranteed.

Release nuts (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts

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Turn cover (1) through approx. 45° and lever out in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Turning Cover

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Press retaining strap (1) inwards and remove.

Remove cover (2).

Remove rubber pad (3).

Insert a suitable tool through bores (3) and release catches.

Installation: 

Make sure seal (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Strap

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Installation: 

Catches (1) on ejector (2) must not be damaged.

Check protective cap (3) for correct seating.

Fig 5: Identifying Ejector, Catches And Cover

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Installation: 

Locks (1) on left/right of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Locks And Cover

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Close flap (1).

Twist cover bowl (2) in direction of arrow out of side panel and remove.

Fig 7: Removing Cover Bowl

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Installation: 

Following parts on cover bowl (6) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Rubber pad
2. Catches, top/bottom
3. Spring
4. Catch
5. Guide

Fig 8: Identifying Rubber Pad, Catches, Top/Bottom, Spring, Catch And Guide

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